Quick answer
For the same model year, dealers ask -4 points more than private sellers.
Acura RSX price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | — | 5 | |
| 2004 | — | 12 | |
| 2003 | — | 5 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE Live classified listings
Dealer or private seller
On the Acura RSX the dealer markup works out at -4% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 68 | +24.2% | $6,236 |
| Dealer | 20 | +20.1% | $7,381 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Acura RSX cost?
The median asking price is $5,500 across 98 live listings. A 2003 asks about $7,900 and a 2006 about $3,950. The most listed year is 2004, at $4,000. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Acura RSX valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a RSX from a private seller?
No. For the same model year private sellers ask 4 points more than dealers.
Asking prices from live classified listings, normalized against the median for each model year. Slices below a minimum listing count are omitted. Asking prices exceed transaction prices (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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